Freedom to Read

My wonderful 3rd grader, Matthew, is a bookworm. He typically reads 4-5 books at one time. I checked his backpack for his current books:
Whale Rescue
My Dog Does My Homework
The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby
100 People Who Changed America
The Bible

Guess which book is causing a small uproar in his school.
… yep, The Bible.

Now, Matthew’s reading perspective [...]

Freedom to Read

My wonderful 3rd grader, Matthew, is a bookworm. He typically reads 4-5 books at one time. I checked his backpack for his current books:Whale RescueMy Dog Does My HomeworkThe Adventures of Super Diaper Baby100 People Who Changed AmericaThe BibleGuess which book is causing a small uproar in his school.… yep, The Bible.Now, Matthew’s reading perspective [...]

The Dumping Ground

To follow up from the previous post: We DID build an awesome snow fortress which led to a classic snowball fight. My boys took hold of the fortress, while I was left to fend for myself on the perimeter.It was so much fun!
Then we followed by warming up in our hot tub as little [...]

The Dumping Ground

To follow up from the previous post: We DID build an awesome snow fortress which led to a classic snowball fight. My boys took hold of the fortress, while I was left to fend for myself on the perimeter.It was so much fun!
Then we followed by warming up in our hot tub as little [...]

Ceiling Fan Project

Jacob and I had a fun little project tonight,swapping out his old ceiling fan for a new one.
When I asked Jacob what he wanted for Christmas this year, he said Imaginext, Guinea Pig supplies, Nitendo DS games, etc. He also asked for a new ceiling fan. (odd?) Well, this fan has always bugged him. It [...]

Ceiling Fan Project

Jacob and I had a fun little project tonight,
swapping out his old ceiling fan for a new one.
When I asked Jacob what he wanted for Christmas this year, he said Imaginext, Guinea Pig supplies, Nitendo DS games, etc. He also asked for a new ceiling fan. (odd?) Well, this fan has always bugged him. It [...]

Jacob is 7 … finally

“I’m turning 7, on December 7, in 2007″Jacob’s enthusiasm about his birthday is very similiar to mine. He has stretched it out to a week long celebration. And I love it!!
Yes, Jacob has a mohawk and sometimes it is red. I figured he’s not in the job market right now, why not have a crazy [...]

Jacob is 7 … finally

“I’m turning 7, on December 7, in 2007″Jacob’s enthusiasm about his birthday is very similiar to mine. He has stretched it out to a week long celebration. And I love it!!
Yes, Jacob has a mohawk and sometimes it is red. I figured he’s not in the job market right now, why not have a crazy [...]

Getting Kids Organized

Time for ME to get my house organized.
Yes … My home does gets out of hand like many people.
Today’s project: My basementMy boys have their Imaginext constantly set up and transforming into ever changing “islands” ruled by the “World Fairy,” where you can barter for items, dinosaurs destroy fortresses and in the end there is [...]

Getting Kids Organized

Time for ME to get my house organized.
Yes … My home does gets out of hand like many people.
Today’s project: My basementMy boys have their Imaginext constantly set up and transforming into ever changing “islands” ruled by the “World Fairy,” where you can barter for items, dinosaurs destroy fortresses and in the end there is [...]